Manager Manufacturing Engineer-1

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

JOB PURPOSE: To provide the technical expertise necessary to design, develop, and implement manufacturing systems, complex manufacturing operations and sophisticated machines.

JOB RELATED STATISTICS: Indeterminate

JOB DUTIES: This is a staff position which is expected to function as a specialist with respect to a specific technical phase of the planning function and which generally falls within the major areas of planning, tooling, maintenance, plant engineering, releasing, machine shop, assembly, etc. wherever a specific technical assignment may be needed.

Work assignments may be specialized in nature but may also be broad based with coordination between other staff personnel to complete a larger project.

Develops, analyzes and manages Manufacturing/ Assembly Projects. Assists in developing department capital and expense budgets. Maintains the department capital forecast.

Administers the assembly NPI process to ensure that Engineering drawings are released and processed on time for NPI build.

Trains new processors and develops training programs for Processors and Assemblers.

Engages in creative problem solving to address operational issues including: ergonomic/ safety, efficiency improvements, process bottlenecks, quality concerns.

Works with internal and external suppliers to develop and manage projects to ensure efficient and cost effective systems and processes to produce quality products.

Provides the application, procurement, processing, installation and capability of new heat treat, welding, and / or chemical processes and equipment.

Designs, develops and implements the integration of manufacturing systems including factory control software, scheduling techniques, simulation and systems application.

Coordinates, plans, monitors and reports the activities associated with the flow analysis, design, financial modeling and implementation of complex manufacturing group technology cells in an assigned area.
Provides manufacturing technical support in process control and internal certification.

Coordinates the corporate manufacturing and office space utilization and assists in preparation of business proposals for rearrangements or additions or complete new facilities that are being proposed to ensure proper utilization of space.

Coordinates the purchase and application of machine tools, controls and related equipment corporate wide to ensure the latest technology is being used to increase efficiency and economy of operations.
Designs complex or intricate jigs and fixtures.

Adheres to established standards, policies and practices relating to quality, cost reduction, safety, ergonomics, etc. in performing assigned duties.

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE: This position requires thorough knowledge of manufacturing concepts, heat treat operations, etc., gained through acquisition of an appropriate technical or university degree

combined with a minimum of 2 year of appropriate manufacturing experience or a minimum of 2 years as a Manufacturing Engineer 2, or appropriate equivalent experience. Most possess appropriate language and communication skills.

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of "essential job functions".

Posting Dates:

September 3, September 6, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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